Highest-rated Dessert Shops in the Tallahassee Area by Diners

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Highest-rated dessert shops in the Tallahassee area by diners

There's no denying that Americans have a sweet tooth—nearly 41% say they enjoy a sweet treat at least once a day, according to a November 2024 YouGov survey.

One of the most popular desserts to dig into is ice cream. An International Dairy Foods Association survey from May 2024 found that just about all Americans (97%) love or like ice cream. The frozen confection has held a special place in the U.S. since the turn of the 19th century with the invention of insulated ice houses. By the mid-1800s, ice cream was manufactured and sold to the masses. Soon, old-fashioned soda fountains started selling sundaes, milkshakes, and ice cream sodas, becoming a gathering place for young people. Today, more than 150 years later, those dessert options not only remain perennial top choices but also evoke a sense of nostalgia and community.

Over the years, Americans' dessert tastes have led to some other tasty trends, from the cupcake craze of the early 2000s thanks to bakeries like Magnolia, Sprinkles, and Crumbs, to the self-serve frozen yogurt frenzy that followed in the early 2010s via Pinkberry, 16 Handles, and Red Mango. Most recently, the 2020s have seen cookies sweep the nation, with chains like Insomnia and Crumbl stoking childhood memories, launching TikTok trends, and growing exponentially.

Today's desserts also go far beyond ice cream, cupcakes, and cookies. Many modern dessert shops are redefining the experience by fusing timeless recipes with multicultural flavors, offering creative twists such as matcha-infused cupcakes, horchata ice cream, and Basque cheesecakes that celebrate both tradition and innovation.

To keep up with the ever-evolving dessert trends, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated dessert shops in the Tallahassee area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Tallahassee were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may primarily serve other food items.

Whether indulging in a time-honored pie or exploring a fusion delight, the world of desserts remains as vibrant and diverse as the communities that enjoy them. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list or to find your next sweet treat!

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#24. Insomnia Cookies

- Rating: 2.7/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1525 West Tennessee St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Food Delivery Services
- Read more on Yelp

#23. Crafty Crab

- Rating: 3.2/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1900 Capital Cir Northeast Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Seafood, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

#22. Rock N Roll Sushi

- Rating: 3.2/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 222 South Magnolia Drive Ste 101 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

#21. Edible Arrangements

- Rating: 3.3/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1660 North Monroe St. Ste 4 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Florists, Gift Shops, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

#20. Rock N Roll Sushi

- Rating: 3.6/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1415 Timberlane Road Unit 305 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Desserts, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Food Glorious Food

- Rating: 3.6/5 (226 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1950 Thomasville Road Ste C Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

#18. The Monroe

- Rating: 3.7/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 1327 South Monroe St. Ste 5 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Desserts, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#17. The Cake Shop

- Rating: 3.8/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1908 Capital Cir Northeast Ste 6 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp

#16. Bruster's Real Ice Cream

- Rating: 3.9/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1709 West Tharpe St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

#15. Georgio's Fine Food & Spirits

- Rating: 4.0/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2971 Apalachee Pkwy Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Little Paris Tallahassee

- Rating: 4.1/5 (146 reviews)
- Address: 1355 Market St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: French, Salad, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

#13. La Tiendita Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (346 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1840 North Monroe St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

#12. Five Star Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 1505 Govenors Square Blvd. Ste 2 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

#11. Barb's Southern Style Gourmet Brittles

- Rating: 4.2/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1671 North Monroe St. Cottage 6A Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Candy Stores, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

#10. Bruster's Real Ice Cream

- Rating: 4.2/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2475 Apalachee Pkwy Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Treva's Pastries and Fine Foods

- Rating: 4.2/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2766 Capital Cir Northeast Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

#8. Jeremiah's Italian Ice

- Rating: 4.4/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 1400 Village Square Blvd. Ste 32 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Shaved Ice
- Read more on Yelp

#7. Nothing Bundt Cakes

- Rating: 4.4/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 346 South Magnolia Drive Ste 1 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp

#6. Il Lusso

- Rating: 4.4/5 (259 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 201 East Park Ave. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Steakhouses, Italian, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

#5. 64 Tally Gyro & Kebabs

- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2039 West Pensacola St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Turkish, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Cafe de Martin

- Rating: 4.6/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2743 Capital Cir Northeast Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Peruvian, Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#3. Sneauxball

- Rating: 4.7/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 2033 South Adams St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Desserts, Shaved Snow, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

#2. Leon's at Lake Ella

- Rating: 4.7/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 1611 North Monroe St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Desserts, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp